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Nigeria: Locally made nutrition supplement helps curb rising child malnutrition in Kebbi state and Northwest Nigeria
By Médecins Sans Frontières at ReliefWeb
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
. By the end of 2026, more than 16,000 children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) are expected to benefit from this programme, which aims to prevent deterioration into life‑threatening malnutrition. “Malnutrition remains alarmingly widespread in Kebbi State and is a leading cause of death among
Key takeaway ” In Kebbi, an estimated 30 newborns and 100 children under the age of five die every day, with approximately 50 per cent of these deaths linked to malnutrition, according to UNICEF.
Why this matters
The introduction of a locally made nutrition supplement in Kebbi state and Northwest Nigeria marks a critical step in addressing the rising child malnutrition crisis. With over 16,000 children expected to benefit from the programme by the end of 2026, this initiative has the potential to prevent a significant number of cases from deteriorating into life-threatening malnutrition. The alarming rates of child mortality in Kebbi state, where approximately 50 per cent of deaths among children under five are linked to malnutrition, underscore the need for sustained efforts by authorities, humanitarian actors, and other partners to improve access to healthcare. The sharp increase in severe malnutrition cases between 2024 and 2025 highlights the importance of early intervention, and MSF's revised strategy to strengthen support for children with moderate acute malnutrition is a crucial response to this growing crisis. As the lean season approaches, it is essential that these efforts are maintained to alleviate the suffering among affected communities.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? . By the end of 2026, more than 16,000 children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) are expected to benefit from this programme, which aims to prevent deterioration into life‑threatening malnutrition. “Malnutrition remains alarmingly widespread in Kebbi State and is a leading cause of death among
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